The Social Inclusion track welcomes relevant empirical and theoretical research, in either completed research or emergent research format, that relates to the mission of SIG Social Inclusion (SIG SI). While research about inclusion spans multiple facets of everyday life, this year we adopt the theme of the conference and call for papers related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and ethical issues related to the adoption and use of emergent technologies, AI and algorithmic biases, and digital platforms and societal challenges for e-inclusion. In addition, we welcome papers that tackle the general topics of inclusion: the under-representation of gender, minorities, race, ethnicities, neurodiversity, and abilities in the IS field, intersectionality of identities (such as ethnicity, gender and socio-economic class), socioeconomic divisions that impact access to or use of technology, designing for the differently-abled, the digital divide, underserved groups in the information society, and a range of topics related to human diversity, and the haves and have nots in an information society.

Track Chairs:
Amy Connolly, James Madison University
Sam Zaza, Middle Tennessee State University
Daniel Rush, Boise State University

Schedule
2025
Friday, August 15th
12:00 AM

Affordances of Digital Interventions to Support Adults on Probation: A Grounded Theory Approach

Asli Kalayci, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Bengisu Tulu, WPI
Rosanna Garcia, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Lindsay Smith, George Mason University
Steven Jenkins, Q2i
Faye S. Taxman, George Mason University

12:00 AM

Aging Population and Bridging the Digital Divide

Divakaran Liginlal, Carnegie Mellon University
Alanoud Al Thani, Carnegie Mellon University
Sara Mohammed Al-Emadi, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

12:00 AM

AI-Driven Disinformation Campaigns and Consumer Manipulation

Aaron M. French, Kennesaw State University
May Bantan, Kennesaw State University

12:00 AM

Algorithmic-driven Social (in)Injustice in Law Enforcement: A Critical Race Theory Perspective

Marco Marabelli, Bentley University
Joel Rivera Jimenez, Bentley University
Darakshan Nazir, Bentley University
Richa Shankar, Bentley University

12:00 AM

An Equity-Minded Approach to Broadening Participation in High-Impact Practices in Information Systems Education

Roderick L. Lee, Penn State Harrisburg

12:00 AM

Breaking Barriers: Retention Strategies for Underrepresented Groups in the IT Workforce

Paola A. Gonzalez, Dalhousie University
Pourya Karimy, Dalhousie University

12:00 AM

Countering Audiovisual AI-Generated Content: AI-Literacy to Enhance Trust in Media Platforms?

Joseph Maximilian Nserat, Institute for Digital Management and New Media

12:00 AM

Digital Inclusion in the Global South: the Challenges of Education in Brazil

Jordana Aparecida de Oliveira Rubim, University of São Paulo
Daielly Mantovani, University of Sao Paulo
Guilherme Arevalo Leal, University of São Paulo

12:00 AM

Digital Symbols and Democratic Trust: A Study of Visual Elements in YouTube Content

Diwash Poudel, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Sayantan Bhattacharya, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Nitin Agarwal, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

12:00 AM

Ethical AI Design and Implementation: A Systematic Literature Review

Katia Guerra, Boise State University College of Business and Economics

12:00 AM

Examining the Drivers of Social Dominance Orientation on Social Media

Zahra Aivazpour, California State University, Sacramento

12:00 AM

From Words to Work: Analysis of Gendered Language in IT Job Advertisements with a Focus on Low-Code/No-Code Development Platforms

Chijioke Ogbu, South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
Kristina Kusanke, South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences, Center for Business Education
Rizana Joers, University of Düsseldorf
Björn Binzer, University of Hagen

12:00 AM

GAI and the Environment: A Call for Action for IS Scholars

Marco Marabelli, Bentley University
Robert M. Davison, City University of Hong Kong

12:00 AM

Inclusive STEM Outcomes: Complementary Effects of Technology and Demographics

Amitava Dutta, George Mason University
Shun Ye, George Mason University

12:00 AM

Lessons Learned from Usability Evaluation with a Low Literacy Population

Yasmine Maurice, HEC Montreal
Lindsey Zilber, HEC Montréal
Constantinos K. Coursaris, HEC Montreal
Sylvain Sénécal, HEC
Pierre-Majorique Léger, HEC Montreal

12:00 AM

Lobbyist Framing of Artificial Intelligence in Canada

Nicolas Ferraiuolo, Carleton University
Adegboyega Ojo, School of Public Policy and Administration

12:00 AM

Misinformation, Social Media, and Political Polarization: The Case of Sub-Saharan Immigration in Tunisia

Wafa Bouaynaya, Excelia Business School
Jean-Francois Berthevas, La Rochelle Université
Isaac Vaghefi, City University of New York
May Bantan, Kennesaw State University

12:00 AM

New ICTs redefining social sustainability and information ecologies

Taha Anis, University of Tampere
Sanna Kumpulainen, Tampere University
Johanna Hautala, University of Vaasa

12:00 AM

Rage Against the Muskine: Digital Luddism as Collective Action to Democratise Tech

Raffaele Ciriello, The University of Sydney Business School
Rick Sullivan, University of Sydney Business School
Vitali Mindel, Virginia Tech

12:00 AM

Unravelling Embedded Biases by Embracing Digital Healthcare: Insights into Healthcare Biases in Ghana

Naana Darkwaa Nimako, Reykjavik University.
Anna Sigríður Islind, Reykjavik University.
Steinunn Groa Sigurdadottir, Reykjavik University.

12:00 AM